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Another Ice Storm Headed for Central
Illinois
(1:07 p.m.
Monday announcement)
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[December 10, 2007]
After a short break in the
action, another ice storm is expected for areas west of the Illinois
River. One-quarter inch or more of ice is likely there, with a
half-inch of ice possible toward Galesburg. Advisory levels of ice
accumulation will extend as far east as Springfield, Lincoln and
Bloomington, where one- to two-tenths of an inch of ice are
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 A freezing rain advisory remains in effect from 6 p.m. Monday to
midnight Tuesday for the counties of Woodford, Tazewell, McLean,
Mason, Logan, Cass, Menard, Scott, Morgan and Sangamon, including
the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Havana, Lincoln, Jacksonville and
Springfield.
Ice accumulation of one- to two-tenths of an
inch is expected with this winter storm for areas east of the
Illinois River to Springfield, Lincoln and Bloomington. Higher ice
totals will be near the Illinois River.
Periods of freezing rain will develop later
Monday evening and continue through Tuesday morning. The freezing
rain will change to all rain by noon Tuesday as warm air surges
north during the storm.
Ice will quickly accumulate on untreated
surfaces, especially secondary roads, bridges and overpasses, as
well as sidewalks and parking lots.
A freezing rain advisory means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be
prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving
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 An ice storm warning remains in effect from 6
p.m. Monday to midnight Tuesday for the counties of Knox, Stark,
Peoria, Marshall, Fulton and Schuyler, including the cities of
Galesburg and Peoria.
Ice accumulation of one-quarter inch or more is
expected with this winter storm along and west of the Illinois
River.
Freezing rain will develop Monday evening and
occasional freezing rain will continue through midnight Tuesday.
This extended period of freezing rain will likely deposit-one
quarter inch or more of ice.
Untreated surfaces will quickly accumulate ice,
especially secondary roads, bridges and overpasses, as well as
sidewalks and parking lots. Travel will become extremely hazardous.
Power outages will also be possible as ice-coated tree branches may
fall into power lines.
An ice storm warning means severe winter
weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of
ice accumulation will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is
strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely affected. If
you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulation and winds will
likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches, adding
to the danger.
[Text from announcement received from
the Emergency Email
Network]
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